Coding Auditor

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Remote

Department/Specialty: Revenue Cycle 

Schedule: Day Shift |  Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p

How you'll make an impact in this role

Perform periodic and ongoing audits of claims to ensure accuracy of coding and billing, and sufficiency of supporting documentation.

• Audit specified number of records per coder as defined in the system coding audit plan.
• Prepare audit reports that are issued to key stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Develops corrective action plans to address opportunities for coding, billing and documentation improvement.
• Identifies trends and educational opportunities. Prepares and presents educational programs related to coding.
• Assists in the management of the coding and billing auditing and monitoring program to address high risk compliance areas.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience required.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.